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OUR  Experience  in  the  shipping  of  Horses  since  the  organ- 
ization  of  this  Company,  the  success  which  has  attended  all 
shipments  in  our  cars,  and  the  assurance  we  have  from  the 
many  shippers  and  breeders  who  have  extensively  used  the 
same,  warrants  us  in  the  belief  that  we  have,  in  every  respect, 
a practical  and  complete  Car  for  the  convenient,  safe,  humane 
and  economical- transportation  of  all  grades  and  classes  of  Horses, 
and  makes  us  free  in  recommending  our  cars  to  all  shippers  for  the 
following  indisputable  reasons  : 

First.  Our  cars  are  well  and  substantially  built,  this  being  one 
of  the  principal  points  of  consideration  with  this  Company  in  the 
letting  of  contracts  for  construction,  thereby  rendering  injury  to 
animals  next  to  an  impossibility,  on  account  of  frail  construction, 
weak  partitions  or  insufficient  support,  and  assuring  to  horses  and 
owners  almost  the  same  sense  of  safety  that  would  be  experienced 
were  they  in  a finely  appointed  stable. 

Second.  It  is  a well  established  fact,  denoted  by  experiments 
and  observation,  and  conceded  by  scientists,  that  the  proper  way  to 


place  a horse,  whereby  the  fatigue  of  the  journey  will  be  reduced  to 
the  minimum,  is  squarely  crosswise  of  the  car,  and  we  have  in  the 
construction  of  our  car,  attained  this  one  great  point,  and  are  enabled 
to  offer  to  our  patrons  a car  that  will  land  horses  at  destination  after 
a run  of  ten  to  twelve  days,  in  as  good  condition  as  when  loaded,  and 
making  the  delay  and  expense  of  “fitting”  horses  for  market  after 
reaching  destination,  a thing  of  the  past. 

Third.  Owing  to  the  above  facts  mentioned  in  construction, 
and  the  perfect  manner  of  ventilation  in  our  car,  the  manner  of  sup- 
plying light  and  air,  together  with  the  perfectly  natural  ease  of  the 
horse,  while  car  is  in  motion,  prevents  the  average  horse,  and 
especially  the  nervously  disposed  horse,  from  fretting  himself  into 
a dripping  perspiration.  We  overcome  at  once  the  great  danger  of 
contracting  disease  from  improper  drafts  and  poor  ventilation,  and  at 
the  same  time  overcome  the  stifling  closeness  that  is  experienced  in 
the  tight  car,  and  also  as  before  mentioned,  the  equal  peril  of  the 
slat  car. 

Fourth.  By  the  readiness  with  which  all  classes  of  horses 
accustom  themselves  to  our  car,  and  the  perfect  ease  with  which  the}' 
overcome  the  longest  journey,  it  becomes  an  injustice  to  unload  them 
for  feeding  and  rest,  thereby  relieving  shippers  from  this  great 
anrtoyance  and  expense,  which  fact,  taken  into  consideration,  reduces 
our  service  charge  to  the  minimum,  and  lays  bare  the  argument  that 
“Palace  cars  cost  too  much,”  and  not  mentioning  the  fact,  dear 


reader,  that  horses  shipped  in  any  other  manner  require  days  of 
“fitting”,  which,  of  course  means  large  feed  bills  and  great  expense 
before  they  can  be  made  presentable  for  sale. 

W ith  the  above  strong  arguments,  which  we  defy  any  person  to 
gainsay,  it  gives  us  infinite  pleasure  to  present  to  your  kind  considera- 
tion the  arms  palace  horse  and  stock  car,  which  now  pre- 
sents the  best  four  year  old  record,  being  no  longer  an  experiment, 
after  four  \ ears  of  labor,  of  which  the  shipper  has  derived  no 
small  share  of  the  benefits.  We  invite  your  attention  to  the  fol- 
lowing detailed  description  of  our  car. 


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The  above  cut  is  probably  familiar  to  all  shippers  of  horses, 
showing  the  exterior  of  our  regular  line  car.  In  appearance  these 
cars  are  very  attractive,  being  forty-six  feet  in  length  and  painted  a 
rich  yellow.  The  largest  portion  of  this  equipment  is  supplied  with 
Westinghouse  Freight  Air  Brakes,  thereby  assuring  to  shippers  the 
best  and  fastest  runs. 

We  have  made  it  a point  in  construction  to  provide  our  car  with 
the  best  trucks  and  most  perfectly  adjusted  elliptic  springs  obtainable, 
whereby  a light  or  a heavy  load  ride  equally  as  easy,  which  is  a point 
to  be  taken  into  consideration  by  all  shippers,  as  being  a great 
advantage  over  the  ordinarily  equipped  cars. 

Our  cars  all  have  eighteen  stalls,  which  are  twenty-nine  and 
thirty-one  inches  in  width. 


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The  following  cut  shows  horses  as  thev  stand  loaded  in  car. 


PROVISION  FOR  FEED  AND  WATER. 

Cars  are  provided  with  ample  facilities  for  carrying  feed  and 
water,  there  being  a water  tank  extending  under  manger,  which  is 
accessible  from  center  of  car,  and  having  a capacity  of  three  hundred 
gallons;  also  a bin  extending  under  other  manger  holding  thirty 
bushels  of  grain.  There  is  also  a space  in  center  of  car  six  by  nine 
feet,  which  is  intended  for  attendant  and  enough  baled  hay  for  entire 
shipment. 

VENTILATION. 

Our  perfect  system  of  ventilation  makes  cars  equally  as  desirable 
for  shipment  in  warm  as  in  cold  weather.  Ventilators  are  three  feet 
in  width,  extending  the  entire  length  of  car,  and  are  made  of  galvan- 
ized iron  slats,  which  can  be  opened  or  closed  by  a lever  worked  from 
the  center  of  the  car,  the  ventilators  being  covered  on  the  outside  by 


galvanized  wire  cloth,  which  is  a guard  against  flying  cinders  from 
the  locomotive.  We  have  al;so  provided  in  front  of  the  horses  on  the 
inside  of  car,  heavy  galvanized  iron  shutters,  affording  additional  pro- 
tection in  extreme  weather. 


GENERAL  INTERIOR  ARRANGEMENT. 

The  above  cut  shows  general  interior  of  one  end  of  car.  with 
two  partitions  swung.  There  are  nine  partitions  in  each  end  of  car. 
all  of  which  swing  around  to  the  manger,  making  loading  a matter  of 
great  ease,  it  only  being  necessary  to  lead  the  horse  in.  swing  the 


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partition  around  in  place  and  latch  it,  which  is  accompanied  by  as 
little  labor  as  leading  a horse  into  a stable,  and  thereby  overcoming 
the  great  difficulty  experienced  in  some  cars  that  require  horses  to  be 
backed  into  position.  Stalls  are  well  padded  both  in  front  and 
behind  horses,  making  it  impossible  for  horses  to  bruise  their  knees 
or  hocks. 


THE  HORSE  INDIVIDUALLY. 

An  accurate  idea  of  the  position  of  horse  standing  in  stall  and 
showing  our  manner  of  hitching,  which  is  by  a chain  on  each  side  of 
horse,  which  is  supplied  with  a snap,  and  slides  on  an  iron  rod 


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twenty-four  inches  long,  giving  a horse  perfect  freedom  of  his  head, 
but  preventing  him  from  biting  his  neighbor. 

There  is  also  shown  in  cut,  a beam  extending  the  length  of  car, 
which  is  dropped  down  and  readily  adjusted  to  hang  a few  inches 
above  and  directly  over  horses  rumps,  making  it  impossible  for  horse 
to  raise  up  and  kick  over  partition. 


These  cars  are  in  general  use  throughout  the  United  States, 
Canada  and  Mexico,  and  can  be  obtained  by  shippers  at  any  point 
or  at  any  time,  by  applying  to  local  Railroad  Station  Agent,  or  upon 
application  to  our  general  offices,  or  any  oi  our  agents. 

Rates  will  be  cheerfully  quoted  for  single  shipments  or  for  cars 
by  the  month,  and  we  are  always  glad  to  correspond  with  shippers 
and  give  them  any  information  required. 


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OUR  SPECIAL  CAR. 


We  have  just  completed  and  placed  in  operation  a number  of 
the  above  cars,  which  are  built  expressly  for  the  shipping  of  horses 
in  passenger  service  or  by  express,  and  are  especially  adapted  to  the 
campaigning  of  racing  stables,  or  trans-continental  shipments,  where 
shipping  by  freight  becomes  impossible  or  impracticable.  They  are 
also  models  of  convenience  for  the  transporting  of  family 

STABLES  TO  AND  FROM  SUMMER  RESORTS 

As  will  be  seen  by  the  above  cut,  these  cars  are  built  in  design 
similar  to  the  ordinary  passenger  coach.  They  are  supplied  with 
every  appliance  necessary  for  passenger  service  over  any  railway, 
having  the  best  improved  passenger  trucks,  both  the  Miller  and 
Janney  Coupler  and  the  Westinghouse  Complete  Air  System, 
including  the  Air  Whistle  Signal.  It  is,  therefore,  with  pride  and 
pleasure  that  we  offer  to  our  friends  this  car,  as  being  the  most  per- 


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fectly  appointed  and  complete  car  ever  put  before  the  public  for  the 
transportation  of  racing  and  family  stables. 

ARRANGEMENT  OF  THE  CAR. 


The  cars  are  divided  into  four  sections  of  four  stalls  each,  the 
above  cut  showing  one  section,  making  accommodations  for  sixteen 
horses.  All  stall  partitions  are  strong  and  substantially  built,  and 
are  so  arranged  that  a section  of  four  stalls  can  with  the  greatest  ease 
be  changed  to  make  three  single  stalls,  one  double  and  two  single, 
two  double  stalls,  or  one  box  stall,  or  the  stalls  can  be  removed 
entirely  and  the  space  utilized  for  luggage.  We  also  have  for  lug- 
gage and  stable  accoutrements,  large  boxes  under  the  car,  which  also 


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give  ample  accommodation  for  feed  or  for  the  storage  of  stall  par- 
titions when  not  in  use.  C'ars  are  also  supplied  with  two  water  tanks, 
which  are  easy  of  access  and  a great  convenience. 

These  cars  are  forty-four  feet  in  length;  the  stalls  are  ample  in 
size,  both  in  length  and  width,  and  the  spaces  at  the  doors  between 
the  sections  are  unusually  large,  being  six  feet  in  one  end  of  car  and 
ten  feet  in  other,  and  the  doors  in  one  end  are  ten  feet  wide,  through 
which  a carriage  can  be  run  without  taking  off  the  wheels. 

Stalls  are  generously  supplied  with  padding,  which  is  of  superior 
material,  and  very  easy  for  horses.  There  are  also  large  feed  boxes 
which  can  be  very  readily  arranged,  and  when  not  in  use  are  stored 
under  car. 

There  is  also,  for  further  convenience,  a passage  leading  from  one 
end  of  car  to  other,  which  being  just  the  width  of  stall,  a horse  can 
be  led  from  one  end  of  the  car  to  the  other,  but  the  door  when  closed, 
makes  a solid  wall. 

In  the  ventilating  of  these  cars  we  think  we  have  reached  the 
acme  of  perfection,  and  the  ventilating  facilities  are  such  that,  while 
there  is  always  an  abundant  supoly  of  fresh,  pure  air,  the  danger  of 
draughts  is  overcome. 

Any  further  information  regarding  these  cars  or  our  regular  line 
cars  will  gladly  be  furnished  from  the  General  Office,  and  we  solicit 
correspondence. 

Address  all  communications  to  the  Secretary. 


TESTIMONIALS 


FROM  LARGE  SHIPPERS,  IMPORTERS  AND  BREEDERS. 

Boston,  Feb.  25th,  18S9. 

IV.  A.  Yager,  Sec' y Arms  Palace  Horse  Car  Co.,  Chicago,  III. 

Dear  Sir:— I wish  to  send  you  heiewith  my  unsolicited  testimony  of  the  desira- 
bility of  the  Arms  Palace  Horse  Car  in  the  shipment  and  transportation  of  horses  for 
long  or  short  distances.  I have  used  them  for  several  years,  and  my  experience  with 
them  has  given  me  great  satisfaction.  During  the  past  year  I shipped  over  six  thou 
sand  horses  from  the  several  Western  States,  fully  three-quarters  of  which  were 
shipped  in  your  cars,  and  all  of  them  arrived  in  good  condition,  without  injury  to 
hocks,  hips,  knees  or  eyes,  that  are  incidental  to  the  shipping  of  horses  in  common 
cars,  and  allowing  s'ock  to  arrive  in  a healthy  sta'e  and  excellent  condition  for  mar 
ket.  Especially  have  I noticed  this  during  rough  or  stormy  weather.  My  shippers 
all  speak  of  your  car  in  the  highest  terms,  staling  that  the  opportunities  for  the  care 
of  stock  while  in  transit  are  the  best.  I should  very  much  dislike  to  be  obliged  to 
use  common  cars  after  having  had  the  satisfactory  experience  I have  with  the  Arms 
Palace  Horse  Cars.  Very  truly  yours,  J.  C.  RICHARDSON. 

Combination  Sale  Stables,  243  Friend  St.,  Boston,  Mass. 


Belvidere,  111.,  Jan.  24,  1889. 

II'.  A.  Yager,  Sec'y  Arms  Palace  Horse  Car  Co.,  Chicago,  III. 

Dear  Sir : — We  wish  to  make  arrangements  to  use  your  cars  another  year.  We 
have  been  handling  horses  for  thirty  years,  shipped  to  Albany,  N.  ¥.,  Pittsfiecb 
Mass.,  St. Paul,  Minn.,  Denver,  Col.,  and  other  points  occasionally.  Have  used  your 
cars  since  they  came  in  use  with  good  results.  Have  used  others  when  we  could  not 
get  yours,  and  did  not  like  the  change.  The  Arms  Palace  Horse  Car  fills  the  bill.  Do 
not  think  it  necessary  to  try  to  better  them.  With  them  you  can  keep  getting  there 
and  take  care  of  the  stock  about  as  well  as  you  can  in  the  barn.  There  are  several 
advantages  in  using  them  that  more  than  make  up  the  extra  charge.  Please  give  us 
rates  to  the  above  points,  also  from  here  to  Chicago,  we  sometimes  ship  there,  and 
though  it  is  but  a few  miles,  it  is  better  to  use  your  cars,  as  the  first  run  is  the  hardest 
on  stock,  and  in  open  cars  they  jam  about,  get  heated,  and  are  liable  to  take  cold, 
and  many  are  lost  that  way.  Respectfully  yours, 

TURNER  & HANNAH. 


Boston,  Mass.,  January  25th,  18S9. 

IV.  .-/.  Yager,  Sec' r Arms  Palme  Horse  Car  Co.,  Chicago,  III. 

Dear  Sir : — We  have  used  the  Arms  Palace  Car  extensively  in  our  business  ever 
since  the  same  has  been  known  to  the  public.  The  fact  of  so  doing  is  better  evidence 
of  our  opinion  of  it  than  anything  we  can  write.  Accept  our  thanks  for  prompt  atten- 
tion always  given  orders  for  cars,  and  wishing  you  continued  prosperity,  we  remain, 
Very  truly,  CHARLES  H.  & EDGAR  SNOW. 

Mass.  Sale  Stable,  jj  Emiicott  St. 


New  York,  Jan.  23d,  1889. 

IV.  A.  Yager,  Sec'y  Arms  Palace  Horse  Car  Co.,  Chicago,  III. 

Dear  Sir: — I take  pleasure  in  recommending  the  Arms  Palace  Horse  Cars,  and 
would  recommend  them  highly  to  horsemen  in  particula"  and  the  public  in  general, 
requiring  cars  for  transportation  of  valuable  horses  any  distance,  for  safety,  conven- 
ience and  time  saved  in  reaching  destination.  Horses  shipped  in  Arms  Cars  do  not 
show  any  signs  of  wear  or  fatigue.  When  unloaded  they  come  out  fresh  and  in 
healthy  condition.  Having  had  occasion  to  use  the  Arms  Palace  Horse  Cars,  I know 
from  experience  the  benefits  derived  from  them. 

Yours  very  respectfully,  1.  H.  DAHLMAN. 


Waveki.Y,  Iowa,  Jany.  21st,  1889. 

IV.  A.  Yager,  Sec’y  Arms  Palace  Horse  Car  Co.,  Chicago,  III. 

Dear  Sir:— I consider  the  Arms  Palace  Cars  the  most  practical  horse  cars  in  use, 
having  used  them  nearly  every  week  for  the  past  six  years,  shipping  as  high  as  700 
head  per  week  to  C.  H.  Hansone  & Co.,  Lowell,  Mass.,  and  have  never  lost  one 
horse  on  the  road.  My  horses  arrive  ready  for  market  and  work,  and  v'e  used  to 
think  we  couldn’t  offer  a horse  for  sale  until  rested  several  days,  and  we  think  we  save 
money  by  using  them.  Respectfully  yours,  E.  KNOTT. 


Worcester,  Mass.,  January  22d,  1889. 

IV.  A.  Yager,  Sec’y  Arms  Palace  Ilorse  Car  Co.,  Chicago,  III. 

Dear  Sir: — I run  the  first  Arms  Palace  Horse  Car  that  ev  er  came  into  the  state 
of  Massachusetts.  I have  never  used  any  other  since.  During  my  business  career  I 
have  shipped  over  22,000  horses;  the  last  5,000  I have  shipped  in  your  Arms  Palace 
Horse  Cars.  The  horses  are  ready  for  sale  when  they  arrive  here,  and  I must  say  1 
would  not  dispense  u ith  the  use  of  them  if  it  cost  three  times  as  much  as  it  does. 

Very  respt’y  yours,  T.  S.  SLOAN. 

AVERT  UBRAitY 

- Columbia  university 


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Boston,  Mass.,  Jan.  22,  1889. 

H . A.  Yager , Sec'y  Arms  Palace  Horse  Car  Co.,  Chicago,  III. 

Dear  Sir : — We  have  used  the  Arms  Palace  Horse  Cars  ever  since  they  first  came 
in  use.  We  have  seen  several  other  patent  cars  for  horses,  but  have  never  seen  any 
that  we  think  equal  the  Arms  Cars.  We  think  a car  of  horses  shipped  in  an  Arms 
Car  with  a good  man  in  charge,  is  worth  $300  more  than  a load  shipped  in  a common 
stock  car.  The  expense  is  but  little  more,  as  what  is  saved  from  feed  bills  on  the 
road  will  nearly  pay  for  the  use  of  the  Arms  Car.  We  have  some  large  horses  that 
we  could  not  get  to  market  without  the  use  of  a Palace  car.  In  the  spring  of  1888 
many  green  horses  died  in  Boston  of  typhoid  pneumonia.  We  lost  but  very  few  com- 
pared with  other  dealers,  and  we  think  it  was  because  we  shipped  in  your  cars,  for 
this  disease  was  caused  by  exposure  in  the  common  stock  cars. 

Yours  respectfully,  E.  HAM  <Si  CO. 

Tilsonburg,  Canada,  Jan’y  22d,  1889. 

IV.  A.  Yager,  Sec'y  Arms  Palace  Horse  Car  Co.,  Chicago,  III. 

Dear  Sir : — We  have  been  using  your  car  for  over  three  years,  and  we  are  greatly 
pleased  with  it.  We  ship  quite  largely  to  Manitoba,  and  our  horses  come  out  of  your 
cars  at  end  of  route  looking  as  well  as  when  they  went  in,  after  a trip  of  eight  to  ten 
days.  We  loaded  two  of  them  here  on  the  loth  inst.  for  the  Northwest.  Could  not 
think  of  shipping  horses  in  ordinary  cars  after  using  the  Arms  Car. 

Yours  truly,  SCOTT  & MULLER. 

La  Porte,  Ind.,  Jan.  21,  1S89. 

IV.  A.  Yager,  Sec’y  Arms  Palace  Horse  Car  Co.,  Chicago,  III. 

Dear  Sir: — We  have  been  using  the  Arms  Palace  Horse  Car  ever  since  they  have 
been  in  use  in  shipping  our  horses  from  this  place  to  Boston,  and  have  always  had 
good  luck;  we  never  having  unloaded  but  once,  and  then  only'  for  an  experiment,  and 
on  all  occasions  my  horses  came  out  of  car  looking  and  feeling  as  well  as  when  first 
loaded.  We  have  seen  all  the  late  improved  horse  cars  and  know  of  none  so  handy 
for  feeding  and  taking  care  of  horses  when  on  the  road  as  the  Arms  Car,  and  if  stock 
is  looked  after  and  properly  cared  for,  no  one  will  have  any  trouble  in  getting  their 
horses  through  in  good  shape,  and  we  take  pleasure  in  recommending  this  car  to  all 
horse  men.  We  have  been  shipping  constantly  since  1862,  and  of  course  had  to  use 
the  old  slat  car  up  to  the  time  the  Arms  Car  came  out,  and  we  don’t  feel  like  going 
back  to  the  old  style  car  again,  as  we  can  save  much  time,  and  time  is  money,  and 
the  quicker  we  can  get  our  horses  to  market  is  what  should  interest  all  shippers. 

Yours  respectfully,  J.  P.  DUNSMORE  & SON. 


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Lena,  111.,  Jan.  22,  1889. 

W.  A.  Yager , Sec'y  Arms  Palace  Ilorse  Car  Co.,  Chicago,  III. 

Dear  Sir : — I received  your  letter  all  right  this  morning,  anti  in  answer  will  say 
that  you  can  say  most  anything  in  favor  of  the  Arms  Palace  Car,  and  I will  sanction 
it,  for  1 think  is  the  best  car  in  use  for  shipping  horses.  We  use  no  other. 

I.  UNDERWOOD  A CO. 


West  Troy,  N.  Y.,  Ian.  30,  1889. 

IV.  A.  Yager,  Sec'y  Arms  Palace  Horse  Car  Co.,  Chicago,  III. 

Dear  Sir:  — In  shipping  horses  from  Ohio  to  this  point  I have  patronized  the 
Arms  Palace  Horse  Car  ever  since  they  were  put  in  use,  and  I have  found  them  to 
meet  every  requirement  of  the  business.  For  convenience  and  safety  in  the  transpor- 
tation of  stock  over  a long  distance  without  the  necessity  of  unloading,  they  are  cer 
tainiy  far  ahead  of  any  car  now  in  use  for  that  purpose,  and  I have  always  found  im 
stock  in  good  condition  upon  arrival  at  destination. 

Yours  truly,  PHILIP  WAMMES. 


Boston,  Mass.,  [an.  29,  1889. 
iV.  A.  Yager,  Sec'y  Arms  Palace  Horse  Car  Co.,  Chicago,  III. 

Dear  Sir: — We  have  used  your  Palace  Car  for  four  or  five  years,  and  think  B 
the  best  car  there  is  made  for  shipping  horses.  Do  not  see  how  we  could  get  along 
without  it,  as  the  stock  is  so  much  fresher  looking  than  by  being  shipped  any  other 
wav.  Yours  truly,  WELCH  A HALL 


New  York,  Jan.  25th,  1889. 

IV.  A.  Yager,  Secretary  Arms  Palace  Horse  Car  Co.,  Chicago,  III. 

Dear  Sir : — 1 write  to  congratulate  you  on  the  success  of  your  Palace  Horse 
cars.  I have  been  using  them  ever  since  you  introduced  them  on  the  road,  and  1 
must  say  my  horses  come  through  from  the  west  in  as  good  shape  as  when  they  were 
loaded,  and  are  fit  to  be  shown  as  soon  as  they  arrive.  I have  been  shipping  horses 
from  the  West  to  sell  on  this  market  for  the  past  thirty  five  years,  and  I must  say, 
since  I began  using  your  cars  I do  not  know  what  it  is  to  have  a sick  horse  after 
shipping,  as  in  former  years.  I also  ship  a good  many  imported  draft  stallions  from 
this  city  to  the  West.  Have  had  them  on  the  road  for  points  in  California  and  Ore 
gon  for  twenty-three  days  in  your  cars,  and  they  were  unloaded  at  destination  feeling 
as  fresh  as  when  we  shipped  them.  Respectfully, 

United  States  Bonded  and  Sale  Stables,  ROBERT  STODDART. 

ygS-600  Greenwich  St.,  N.  Y.  City. 


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Mr.  Joy,  Pa.,  Jan.  21st,  1889. 

IV.  A.  Yager , Sec'y  Arms  Palace  Horse  Car  Co.,  Chicago,  III. 

Dear  Sir: — Regarding  the  Arms  Cars,  I desire  to  say  that  1 have  used  your  cars  for 
my  shipments  from  Peabody,  Kansas,  through  to  Lancaster,  Pa.,  and  that  I am  more 
than  pleased  with  them,  and  the  benefits  derived  from  their  use  more  than  repay  me 
for  the  extra  charge  made  for  service  of  cars,  my  stock  when  unloaded  after  a run  of 
1500  miles,  being  ready  for  market  and  not  requiring  any  rest.  I can  recommend 
their  use  to  all  shippers  and  would  advise  all  who  have  never  used  them  to  give  them 
a trial,  and  can  assure  them  that  after  having  once  used  the  Arms  Car  they  will  never 
go  back  to  the  old  way  of  shipping.  I shall  start  west  in  a few  days  and  shall  want 
you  to  supply  me  with  three  cars  in  Kansas  for  my  next  shipment. 

Yours  Very  truly,  J.  M.  ERB. 


Pittsfield,  111.,  Jan.  26th,  18S9. 

IV.  A.  Yager,  Sec'y  Arms  Palace  Horse  Car  Co.,  Chicago,  111. 

Dear  Sir: — We  take  pleasure  in  s lying  that  we  have  used  the  Arms  Palace 
Horse  Car  for  a period  covering  about  four  years,  and  pronounce  it  the  very  best  car 
for  the  purpose  of  shipping  horses  in  use  to  day.  We  are  fully  satisfied  that  it  is 
money  in  our  purse  every  time  we  use  this  car,  and  cheerfully  recommend  it  to  all 
shippers  of  horses.  Very  truly  yours,  BINNS  & DOW. 


New  York,  Jan.  24,  1889. 

IV.  A.  Yager,  Sec'y  Arms  Palace  Horse  Car  Co.,  Chicago,  III. 

Dear  Sir : — We  have  used  your  cars  for  more  than  five  years,  and  we  find  them 
very  satisfactory,  and  the  best  of  any  that  we  have  used,  for  long  as  well  as  short 
shipments.  We  also  think  that  they  cannot  be  recommended  too  highly,  as  we  have 
had  extra  good  luck  since  we  have  used  them. 

Yours  Respt.,  J.  H.  WHITSON  & SON,  Agents. 


East  Saginaw,  Jan.  21,  1889. 

IV.  A.  Yager,  Sec'y  Arms  Palace  Horse  Car  Co.,  Chicago,  III. 

Dear  Sir : — Having  used  your  cars  for  shipping  horses  the  last  three  years  for 
my  shipments  from  points  in  Canada  to  this  city,  and  the  good  success  which  has 
attended  all  my  shipments  in  your  cars,  never  having  met  with  a loss  or  sustained  an 
injury  to  a single  animal,  compels  me  to  say  that  I consider  the  Arms  Palace  Horse 
Car  the  most  practical  car  now  in  operation,  and  I cheerfully  recommend  the  same  to 
all  shippers  of  horses.  Yours  truly,  HARRY  BATES. 


Cj  i.vki  and,  Ohio,  January  291I1,  1889. 

II  . I.  ) </ger,  Sdc'y  Arms  Palace  Horse  Car  Co.,  Chicago,  III. 

Pear  Sir: — For  the  past  four  years  I have  superintended  the  shipping  of  the  1st 
Cleveland  d roop’s  horses  in  your  Palace  Cars,  to  and  from  Chicago,  Columbus  and 
other  cities,  and  consider  them  a great  comfort,  both  for  the  horses  and  the  shipper. 
I lave  loaded  eighteen  horses  in  fifteen  minutes,  and  have  never  taken  a horse  from 
the  car  with  even  a scratch  on  him.  1 certainly  recommend  your  cars  as  superior  to 
any  I have  ever  used  for  comfort,  safety,  ventilation,  feeding  facilities,  in  fact,  every 
convenience — would  be  at  a great  loss  without  them. 

Yours  very  truly,  \Y.  BRUL1NG. 

Manager  IVi/son  Art  Hiding  School  and  1st  Cleveland  Troop  Horses. 

Danbury,  Conn.,  January  22d,  1889. 

II-.  A.  Yager,  Sec’y  Arms  I'alace  Horse  Car  Co.,  Chicago,  III. 

Dear  Sir: — I have  been  buying  and  shipping  western  horses  east  for  about  20 
years.  I used  the  common  cattle  and  stock  car  until  I heard  of  the  Arms  Palace 
Horse  Car,  about  five  years  ago.  I tried  one  and  have  used  no  other  since,  and  never 
will.  I can  not  afford  to  as  a matter  of  business,  let  the  cost  be  what  it  will.  Book 
me  for  the  Arms  Car  every  time  when  I have  a lot  of  horses  to  ship,  particularly  a 
long  distance.  The  difference  is,  in  one  case  you  have  a lot  of  horses  jammed  and 
banged  all  up,  and  sick  on  your  hands;  with  the  Arms  Car,  at  your  journey’s  end, 
your  horses  are  all  in  good  shape,  ready  to  hitch  and  drive,  use  or  sell.  No  other 
than  the  Arms  Car  for  me.  Very  truly  yours,  HAWLEY  BRADLEY. 


Rondout,  N.  Y.,  Jan.  22,  1889. 

IV.  A.  Yager,  Sec’y  Arms  Palace  Horse  Car  Co.,  Chicago,  III. 

Dear  Sir : — We  have  been  shipping  horses  for  over  thirty  (30)  years,  and  we  find 
the  Arms  Palace  Horse  Car  the  most  economical  and  convenient  for  carrying  horses, 
feed  and  water,  that  we  know  of,  and  we  would  recommend  them  to  all  who  are  in 
the  horse  business.  We  remain,  Yours  respectfully, 

H.  FORST  <Y  SON. 

Port  Coi.i.ins,  Colorado,  January  23d,  1889. 

IV.  A.  Yager,  Secretary  .Inns  Palace  Horse  Car  Co.,  Chicago,  III. 

Dear  Sir : — It  affords  me  pleasure  to  say  that  your  Palace  Cars  have  given  me 
the  greatest  satisfaction.  I have  long  since  recognized  their  superiority  over  other 
cars  of  the  same  class,  consequently  I have  used  them  exclusively  during  the  past  two 
years.  The  manner  of  ventilation  and  controlling  of  drafts  is  simply  perfect. 

Yours  very  truly,  JESSE  HARRIS. 


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De  Kalb,  111.,  January  24,  1889. 

//'  A.  Yager,  Esq.,  Secretary  Anns  Palace  Horse  Car  Co.,  Chicago,  III. 

Dear  Sir : — Replying  to  your  favor  of  recent  date,  will  say  that  we  have  used 
vour  cars  quite  extensively  during  the  past  three  or  four  years,  and  have  always 
found  them  very  satisfactory.  The  plan  upon  which  they  are  constructed  admits  of 
easy  and  rapid  loading  and  unloading  of  stock,  as  well  as  proper  care  and  feeding 
while  in  transit.  We  have  used  other  live  stock  cars,  but  can  say  truthfully  that  we 
have  never  seen  anything  that  pleases  us  as  much  as  the  Arms. 

Very  truly  yours.  W.  L.  ELIAVOOD. 


Napoi.eon,  Ohio,  March  16,  1885. 

//.  Arms  Co.,  Toledo,  Ohio. 

Messrs.: — Enclosed  find  New  York  draft  for  one  hundred  dollars,  in  payment 
for  use  of  Your  Palace  Horse  Cars  from  New  York  to  Blackfoot,  Idaho.  Permit  me 
to  say  that  I am  more  than  pleased  with  your  car.  We  used  it  on  a journey  of  about 
three  thousand  miles,  and  during  the  coldest  weather  last  winter.  Several  times  the 
mercury  was  below  30 0 yet  we  had  no  trouble.  It  would  have  been  impossible  to 
have  made  the  shipment  in  the  ordinary  car  and  saved  my  horses.  The  qualities  of 
vour  car  can  be  put  to  no  more  severe  test  than  I gave  them.  I unloaded  my  horses 
direct  from  the  steamer  into  the  car  and  transported  them  from  New  York  to  the 
west  side  of  the  Rocky  Mountains,  during  the  severest  weather  of  the  winter  without 
loss,  accident,  trouble,  or  even  annoyance.  May  all  your  patrons  have  similar  experi- 
ence, and  share  with  me  my  high  opinion  of  the  car.  Most  truly, 

J.  N.  HIGH,  of  High  & Stout. 


Normal,  111.,  Jan.  21,  1889. 

IF.  A.  Yager,  Secretary  Arms  Palace  Horse  Car  Co.,  Chicago,  III. 

Dear  Sir : — We  have  been  shipping  horses  more  or  less  for  over  thirty  years, 
having  used  many  different  patterns  of  cars.  We  have  used  your  car  and  no  other 
since  1884.  We  consider  it  superior  to  any  car  now  in  use.  We  use  it  exclusively  to 
ship  our  stock  to  the  fairs.  We  can  ship  stock  in  better  condition  than  in  any  other 
car  wf  ever  used.  We  made  the  first  shipment  in  your  regular  line  cars,  they  being 
the  first  of  your  car  ever  offered  the  public.  This  shipment  was  from  here  to  the 
New  Orleans  Exposition,  and  we  hope  we  shall  never  be  compelled  to  use  any  other 
car.  Yours  truly,  DILLON  BROS. 


Oskai.oosa,  Iowa,  Jan.  21,  1889. 

II'.  A.  Yager,  Set' y Arms  Palme  Horse  Car  Co.,  Chicago,  III. 

Dear  Sir : — As  importers  of  French  draft  horses,  we  desire  to  express  our  satis 
faction,  not  only  in  the  use  of  your  cars,  but  also  at  the  prompt  and  gentlemanly  wax 
we  have  been  treated  in  every  respect  by  your  company.  We  have  used  for  a num 
her  of  years  past,  the  Arms  I’alace  Car,  and  we  find  them  convenient  and  comforta- 
ble. Can  load  rapidly,  are  well  ventilated  and  suitable  for  shipping  in  any  season. 

Yours  very  truly,  SPRING  A WILLARD. 

Importers  anti  Breeders  of  French  Draft  Horses. 


Winfred,  Lake  Co..  I).  T.,  Jan.  26,  1889. 
Arms  Palace  Horse  Car  Co.,  Chicago,  III. 

Gentlemen : — 1 take  pleasure  in  recommending  to  any  who  may  have  horses  in 
course  of  transportation,  the  Arms  Palace  Horse  Car.  We  have  used  it  exclusively, 
and  have  yet  to  report  the  loss  or  damage  of  any  animal.  We  have  had  horses  on 
the  road,  without  unloading,  for  thirteen  or  fourteen  days,  from  Boston  here,  and 
horses  came  out  of  the  car  looking  fine.  Yours  truly, 

EDWARD  L.  BRADBURY,  Pres' l . 


New  York,  Feb’y  12th,  1889. 

IY.  A.  Yager,  Sec’y  Arms  Palace  Horse  Car  Co.,  Chicago,  III. 

Dear  Sir: — We  have  been  using  your  Palace  Car  now  for  about  two  years,  and 
as  we  promised  you  that  we  would  let  you  know,  after  a fair  trial,  what  we  thought 
of  them,  we  now  beg  to  give  you  our  experience.  We  first  used  the  common  car, 
believing  it  unwise  to  pay  an  additional  charge,  but  found  our  horses  were  delivered  in 
bad  condition.  We  then  tried  your  car,  and  one  or  two  others,  and  decided  in  favor 
of  your  car.  Our  experience  has  convinced  us  that  we  acted  wisely  in  doing  so, 
because,  in  addition  to  the  general  health  of  the  horse  on  his  arrival  being  good,  his 
weight  has  been  sustained  through  the  long  trip  from  Cheyenne  here.  As  a matter 
of  fact,  100  horses  weighed  at  Cheyenne  and  in  New  York,  showed  a loss  of  less  than 
ten  pounds  apiece.  We  therefore  feel  it  due  to  you  to  say  that  we  think  your  car  is 
the  best  in  use,  and  that  any  concern,  in  our  judgement,  shipping  horses,  would  save 
money  by  using  it,  to  say  nothing  of  the  convenience  of  loading  and  unloading. 

Very  respectfully  yours, 

POST  PERCHERON  HORSE  ASSOCIATION. 

Leander  Watf.rbury,  Sec’y. 


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Lexington,  Ky..  Jan.  25th,  1S89. 

IV.  A.  I tiger,  Sec'y  Arms  Palace  Horse  Car  Co.,  Chicago , III. 

Dear  Sir: — We  have  used  the  Arms  Palace  Horse  Car  for  several  years,  and 
consider  them  the  best  cars  for  shipping  stock  in  that  we  have  ever  used,  and  cheer 
fully  recommend  them  to  the  public.  Very  resp’y,  l'RACEV  & WILSON. 


Pittsburg,  Pa.,  Jan.  22,  1SS9. 

IV.  A.  Yager,  Sec'y  Arms  Palace  Horse  Car  Co.,  Chicago,  III. 

Dear  Sir: — During  last  season  I used  your  cars  especially  designed  and  con 
structed  for  the  transportation  of  horses,  and  found  them  convenient  and  comfort- 
able, easy  riding  and  well  equipped.  Very  truly  yours, 

SAM’L  S.  BROWN. 


Cleveland,  O.,  Jan.  21,  1889. 

IV.  A.  Yager,  Sec'y  Arms  Palace  Horse  Car  Co.,  Chicago,  III. 

Dear  Sir: — Wishing  to  express  my  good  feelings  toward  the  Arms  Palace  Horse 
Car,  for  the  benefit  I have  derived  from  their  use  by  such  shipments  as  the  one  from 
Valley  Falls,  Kansas,  to  Randall,  Ohio,  with  twelve  brood  mares  and  six  foals  b\ 
their  side,  they  all  arriving  in  good  condition,  which  was  more  than  I expected  for  so 
long  a trip,  and  with  so  young  stock.  Also  my  trip  to  Columbus,  Georgia.  Having 
started  from  Randall  in  a good  freight  car,  Mr.  Fuller  was  obliged  to  transfer  to  one 
of  your  cars  after  reaching  Cincinnatti.  Also  my  second  shipment  to  Brantford, 
Ont.,  which  gives  me  the  worth  of  my  money  in  the  condition  of  the  stock  in  transit. 

Yours  truly,  C.  F.  EMERY. 


Boston,  Ian.  25th,  1SS9. 

IV.  A.  Yiger,  Sec'y  Arms  Palace  Horse  Car  Co.,  Chicago,  III. 

Dear  Sir: — I have  used  the  Arms  Palace  Horse  Car  for  a number  of  years,  and 
consider  it  not  only  a good  thing,  but  a necessity  in  shipping  horses  in  safety. 

I remain,  Yours  truly,  JOHN  R.  GRAHAM. 


Troy,  Ohio,  Jan.  21,  1889. 

IV.  A.  Yager,  Sec'y  Arms  Palace  Horse  Car  Co.,  Chicago,  III. 

Dear  Sir: — It  is  with  pleasure  that  we  testify  to  the  merits  of  the  Arms  Palace 
Horse  Car.  We  have  found  them  all  one  could  wish,  and  for  the  safe  transportation 
of  valuable  horses  we  regard  the  Arms  Car  indispensable.  Wishing  you  success  with 
them  we  are,  Yours  truly,  DYE  & STILLWELL. 


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Kalamazoo,  Jan.  21st,  1889. 

IV.  A.  Yager,  Sec'y  Arms  Palace  I/arse  Car  Co.,  Chicago,  III. 

Dear  Sir: — W’e  have  used  the  Arms  Palace  Horse  Car  from  date  of  its  introduc- 
tion, and  can  cheerfully  recommend  it  to  shippers  of  horses  and  cattle  as  a substantial, 
convenient,  easy  riding  and  well  ventilated  car,  and  also  recommend  the  company 
for  their  prompt  and  efficient  service  to  their  patrons. 

Very  truly  yours,  S.  A.  BROWNE  & CO. 


Buffalo,  Erie  Co.,  N.  Y.,  |an.  21st,  1889. 

IV.  A.  Yager,  Sec'y  .Inns  Palace  Horse  Car  Co.,  Chicago,  III. 

Dear  Sir: — We  have  used  your  cars  between  our  stock  farm  at  East  Aurora,  V 
Y.,  and  Cheney,  Kansas,  (a  distance  of  1200  miles)  and  they  have  always  given  us 
the  very  best  of  satisfaction.  You  can  refer  to  us  at  any  time,  anil  we  shall  be 
pleased  to  recommend  them  in  the  strongest  manner. 

Yours,  HENRY  C.  JEWETT  & CO. 


